SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF823
DRESDEFF823 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Gotha, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF823 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 823 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gotha |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- DRES Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 823 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT code DRESDEFF823?
DRESDEFF823 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Gotha, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF823 stand for?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 823 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF823?
DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF823 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFF823 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter DRESDEFF823 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF823 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need DRESDEFF823 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF823.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.